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AmaDara RIVER CRUISE SHIP

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• Built in Vietnam
• Length 302 ft.
• Width 46 ft.
• Staterooms 62
• Passengers 124
• Registry Vietnam

Enjoy panoramic views and plenty of fresh air in our lavish twin-balcony staterooms that feature both a French balcony and an outside balcony.

Savor regionally-inspired cuisine as well as traditional favorites at a variety of dining venues, like the Main Restaurant and The Chef’s Table.

Meet fellow travelers in Saigon Lounge, enjoy a drink at the bar or soak in the passing scenery. The ship features convenient interior access as well as air conditioning in hallways, restaurants and lounges.

Soak up some rays or take a dip in our refreshing pool on your way to the next exotic stop on your cruise.

After a marvelous day of immersive shore excursions, return to the ship and treat yourself to a bit of pampering with a visit to one of three onboard spas.

Are you looking for a way to stay fit on vacation? Hit the treadmill or lift some weights while cruising from one destination to the next.

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• In-room temperature control
• Cozy sitting area; Suites and Luxury Suites feature a larger sitting area
• Deluxe hotel-style bedding; Luxury Suites feature a queen-sized bed
• Spacious bathrooms with showers; Suites feature both a shower and separate tub
• Writing desk, mini-bar, safe, bathrobe and slippers, in-house telephone and hairdryer
• Flat-panel screen featuring an in-house movie channel
• Complimentary bottled water replenished daily

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• Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)
• Siem Reap (Cambodia, Angkor Wat-Thom)

Current itinerary of AmaDara

AmaDara current cruise is 7 days, one-way from Siem Reap to Saigon . Prices start from USD 3237 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary starts on 22 Apr, 2024 and ends on 29 Apr, 2024 .

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RV AmaDara boat cruises on Mekong River in Vietnam and Cambodia, departing from homeports Hanoi , Saigon and Kampong Cham . The ship is operated by AmaWaterways - one of world's largest river cruise companies .

AmaDara is the newest AMA-APT Mekong River cruise ship. The boat has similar design and operates on the same Vietnam-Cambodia route as the fleetmate  RV AmaLotus . AMA Dara ship features modern comfort, all-outside cabins with Twin Balconies, spacious public spaces and premium-hotel amenities.

The list of cabin amenities includes hotel beds, individual air-conditioning, small table with two chairs on the balcony, ample wardrobe space, writing desk, small seating area. Each of the staterooms boasts a private bathroom (glass-door shower, luxury bath amenities and a hairdryer), vanity area, phone (for onboard communication), mini-bar, personal safe. There are also complimentary fresh fruits and bottled water supplied daily. AmaDara has a total of 62 cabins (of which 48 Twin Balcony rooms, 14 Suites /2 of which Luxury /Owner's) in 5 grades.

Cabins Types/Categories (number, location), high to low

• Suites - Luxury/LS (x2, deck3, size 450ft2/42m2) and Suite/SU (x12, deck3, size330ft2/30m2)
• Balcony Staterooms - A (x18, deck2), B (x26, decks 1-2-3) and C (x4, deck1) - size 226ft2/21m2.
• All staterooms are with an outside balcony combined with a French balcony window.

Shipboard facilities

Ship's restaurants include Mekong (dining room), The Tarantula Grill (specialty). AmaDara has a main restaurant, but also offers alternate dining with Asian and Western specialties. All meals are prepared by local chefs. Breakfast is buffet style, and for lunch, the selections include salads, hot entrées, soups and desserts. Dinner is multi-course with an entrées' selection. Free beer and wine are included with lunch and dinner. Complimentary soft drinks and house brand spirits are also included for guests' pleasure.

AmaDara also has a Saigon Lounge (show/enrichment program, Library, Bar), Panoramic Lounge (bow), Dara Lobby (embarkation area, Gift Shop), Fitness, Spa / Massage, top-deck (swimming pool, bar, shaded seating /observation area).

AmaDara cruise deals are inclusive of house-brand alcohol (wine, beer, spirits), water and soft drinks, Internet / Wi-Fi, land tours/excursions and all transfers, live evening entertainment (by local dancers/musicians), daily enrichment lectures and discussions.

AmaDara river cruise prices are per person and based on double occupancy. These are only indicative AMA cruise rates. They might be different when you book your AmaWaterways AmaDara cruise tour deals, influenced by travel agency promotions, special offers and discounts, group travel booking or last-minute deals rates. On AmaDara cruises, AmaWaterways lines offer discount airfare travel deals on major airlines (without charging Flight Deviation fees).

River Cruise Itineraries

ms AmaDara ship operates luxury Mekong Delta cruises in Vietnam and Cambodia (one-way route, year-round departures from Hanoi and Siem Reap). Follows the list of AmaWaterways ship AMAdara river cruise itineraries as themes:

• "VIETNAM, CAMBODIA and RICHES OF MEKONG" is a 15-day (7-day cruising) Mekong Delta cruise from Hanoi to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) with embarkation in Siem Reap, and the reverse from Saigon to Hanoi. There are a total of 22 complimentary land/excursions, plus 2-night Hanoi and 2-night Saigon luxury hotel packages and 1-night Halong Bay boat cruise included in the fares.
• Note: The 7-day Mekong cruise itinerary segment is the route from Siem Reap to Saigon /Ho Chi Minh City and the reverse from Saigon to Siem Reap. There are 14 complimentary land tours/excursions, but no Vietnam or Cambodia hotel packages included in the fares.
• Note: Mekong cruises from Vietnam are with included flight transfer from Hanoi to Siem Reap.

More itinerary information:

• Spend 2 nights in Hanoi, overnight in Ha Long Bay. Travel to Siem Reap and spend 3 nights there before embarking on a Mekong river cruise. Your journey will end with a 2-night stay in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh).
• 16-day travel to Hanoi and return from Ho Chi Minh City, visiting Ha Long Bay, Siem Reap, Tonle Sap Lake, Kampong-Chhnang, Koh Chen, Kampong-Tralach, Phnom Penh, Tan Chau, Sa Dec, Xeo Quyt and Cai Be.
• Visited countries: Cambodia, Vietnam

Next table show's the introduced in 2019 on AmaDara 7-day itinerary (between homeports Saigon and Kampong Cham) with prices starting from ~USD 1800 pp (double occupancy rates).

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• The APT AmaDara boat is one of the two AMAwaterways ships operating luxury Mekong Delta cruises in Vietnam-Cambodia. The other ship is  AmaLotus . Both vessels are operated by AMAwaterways division "AmaVoyages" via a partnership with the "Indochina Sails" river touring company ("Huong Hai Junks" subsidiary). Also operating in Southeast Asia is the ship  AmaPura  (Irrawaddy river cruises in Myanmar/Burma).
• RV AmaDara river cruise ship is a new APT boat design concept adapted for cruising on the Mekong in the southwestern Vietnam-Cambodia region of Asia. As to length comparison, river Mekong is the world's 12th and Asia's 7th. The Mekong is also a major trade route between Yunnan (China) and the Southeast Asia countries Laos, Myanmar/Burma and Thailand.
• Along with its both traditional and modern look, ms AmaDara features all Twin Balcony cabins (combined French- and step-out balcony) with Colonial-style interior decor, also comfortable public spaces and professionally trained service staff and crew (Vietnamese and Cambodian as nationality).
• Vietnam river cruises on the Mekong operated by other major lines are offered on  Viking Mekong ,  Avalon Siem Reap , Uniworld's  River Orchid ,  Scenic Spirit , CroisiEurope's  Indochine  and Indochine II, (Travelmarvel)  La Marguerite .

Note: You can see the CruiseMapper's list of all river cruise ships and riverboats in the "itinerary" section of our  River Cruises  hub. All companies and their fleets are listed there.

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AmaDara RIVER CRUISE SHIP

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• In-room temperature control
• Cozy sitting area; Suites and Luxury Suites feature a larger sitting area
• Deluxe hotel-style bedding; Luxury Suites feature a queen-sized bed
• Spacious bathrooms with showers; Suites feature both a shower and separate tub
• Writing desk, mini-bar, safe, bathrobe and slippers, in-house telephone and hairdryer
• Flat-panel screen featuring an in-house movie channel
• Complimentary bottled water replenished daily

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Learn about the AmaDara river cruise ship – its unique offerings, amenities, accommodations, staterooms, cabin information, and details of luxurious suites, decks, dining, specialty dining, public venues, entertainment, health and fitness facilities, activities for kids and teens, sports and enrichment programs for all family members, pictures and videos.

This distinctive ship is one of a kind. AmaWaterways' only Mekong River cruise ship, her AmaDara features French colonial décor and gorgeous carved wooden furniture inspired by the region's history, crafted by local artisans. It features local crafts. Air-conditioned interior corridors lead to spacious cabins and suites, most of which have her two balconies, allowing the ever-changing landscapes of Southeast Asia to be brought indoors. The Amadara has impeccable facilities including a massage room, fitness room, souvenir shop and sundeck pool. The stunning Saigon Lounge is perfect for relaxation during the day and offers engaging local entertainment at night. Enjoy authentic local and western cuisine in our main restaurant, or dine in our specialty restaurant, The Chef's Table. Enjoy unlimited complimentary wine, house-brand spirits, microbrews, and soft drinks with lunch and dinner throughout the cruise.

• Size: Boutique
• Style: Luxury
• Type: River
• Year of launch: 2015
• Length: 92.0m
• Width: 14.0m
• Language: English
• Currency: US Dollar ($)
• No. of passengers: 124
• No. of crew: 52
• No. of cabins: 62
• -wheelchair access: 0

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Amadara Overview

AmaWaterways' flagship sailing the Mekong River, AmaDara is truly in a class of her own. With design elements primarily inspired French Colonial decor, she evokes luxury with the spice of Southeast Asia being provided with ornately carved wood furniture and handmade artifacts from local artisans. While cruising aboard AmaDara, a world of relaxation is always steps away, whether you want to relax by the Sun Deck pool or treat yourself to a massage. Spend your days exploring the riverbanks and relaxing in the Saigon Lounge before dining on unique, regional cuisine at the Main Restaurant or Chef's Table. For more information on AmaDara and her exotic itineraries through Vietnam and Cambodia, please call The Cruise Web today at 1-800-377-9383 to speak with one of our expert cruise consultants!

• Passenger Capacity: 124 (double occupancy)
• Year Built: 2015

• Twin Balconies Most staterooms on the AmaDara feature twin balconies, a traditional and French balcony side-by-side, which allow the scenic riverbanks to be seen from your room.  

• The Chef's Table Featuring western classics and authentic regional cuisine, all made with fresh ingredients, you'll want to make sure you make a reservation at The Chef's Table during your voyage (complimentary, but reservations required).  

• Saigon Lounge Stop in for an afternoon snack or a drink at any time of the day, or watch the lounge transform into an entertainment venue each evening, with a wonderful entertainment schedule.  

• Sun Deck Pool Watch beautiful temples float by and enjoy the view from the comfort of the luxurious Sun Deck pool on AmaDara.  

• Sa Dec Spa Named for the port city of Sa Dec, Vietnam, this is the place on board to relax and enjoy a luxurious massage. Go on, you deserve it (additional fee).  

Amadara Cruise Destinations

From the castles, cathedrals and vineyards of Europe, to the temples, gardens and terraced fields of Southeast Asia, AmaWaterways River Cruise Line delivers a luxurious, immersive river cruise experience. AmaWaterways’ itineraries are designed to allow guests the opportunity to explore both the popular sites and out-of-the-way gems, and the line’s experienced guides and choice of included excursions will give you the ability to spend time where you most desire. Whether it be navigating the picturesque canals of Amsterdam, cycling along the Rhine, wandering Monet’s garden in Giverny, making friends with monks in a historic abbey, sampling Portugal’s wines or just walking the fairytale streets in one village after the next, AmaWaterways will continual deliver rich destination experiences throughout your voyage. Continue below to learn more about the destinations visited by AmaWaterways:

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Explore the ancient history of Vietnam and Cambodia while enjoying delicious regional cuisine on your AmaWaterways cruise on the Mekong River.

Amadara Departure Ports

AmaWaterways river cruises depart from incredible cities in Europe, Asia and Africa, offering convenient—and luxurious—access to new cultures, historic towns and scenic landscapes. AmaWaterway’s European river itineraries depart from cities like Amsterdam, Basel, Bordeaux, Budapest, Lyon, Nuremberg, Paris and Porto, just to name a few. For more exotic river escapes, you could depart from Cape Town, Ho Chi Minh City or Kampong Cham. For many of these departure ports, which are worthy destinations themselves, you even have the option to add pre-cruise extensions to see even more of Europe, Asia or Africa and get an earlier jump on your vacation! Continue below to view the current departure ports for AmaWaterways’ river cruises, and call 1-800-377-9383 to speak with one of our experience cruise consultants to start planning today.

Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam

Despite a turbulent past, Ho Chi Minh City is evolving at a fast pace and offers travelers a look into its storied past and hopeful future.

Siem Reap, Cambodia

Exploring Siem Reap, Cambodia can be considered a timeless wonder because of the temples of Angkor, A UNESCO World Heritage site.

Amadara Deck Plans

Mekong (lower deck), tonle (main deck), saigon (upper deck), sadec (terrace deck), amadara staterooms.

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The ship’s exquisitely decorated staterooms feature all the amenities of a fine hotel, a cozy sitting area, air-conditioning, a writing desk, mini-bar, safe, in-house telephone, bathroom with shower, bathrobes and slippers, hairdryer and a flat-screen monitor.

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The ships exquisitely decorated staterooms feature all the amenities of a fine hotel, a cozy sitting area, air-conditioning, a writing desk, mini-bar, safe, in-house telephone, bathroom with shower, bathrobes and slippers, hairdryer and a flat-screen monitor.

In addition to all the amenities of the outside staterooms, suites feature a larger sitting area, plus a bathroom equipped with both a shower and a separate tub.

These luxury suites feature all the amenities of outside staterooms and suites, plus a king-sized bed, larger sitting area with a full size sofa, spacious bathroom with both a shower and a separate tub and an extra-spacious private balcony

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Browse our AmaWaterways image library, which offers a glimpse into the river cruise line’s amenities, experiences and destinations. Keeping in mind that this is merely a sample of the luxurious benefits of cruising with AmaWaterways, continue through our photo gallery to see what sets AmaWaterways river cruises apart from other vacations!

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The 124-passenger AmaDara offers the most luxurious river cruise vacations available on the exotic Mekong River through Cambodia and Vietnam. The ship features Luxury Suites (452 sq. ft.), Suites (334 sq. ft.) and spacious standard staterooms (226 sq. ft.), all of which have private Twin Balconies (French Balcony plus a full size step-out balcony). The ship’s elegant public areas include two stylish restaurants serving delicious cuisine, an inviting lounge, a fitness room, hair salon, massage rooms, and a refreshing Sun Deck swimming pool.

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Pamper Yourself on an AmaDara Cruise Adventure

AmaWaterways has been cruising the Mekong River since 2009 and AmaDara is the only vessel sailing this route. This ship is available from August to April each year and offers a relaxed, tranquil atmosphere. The look and feel of the ship is inspired by the local culture, with lots of shiny wood and fresh orchids in the cabins and throughout the vessel. Service levels are high, with a maximum of 124 passengers, so it never feels too crowded. There are no organized activities onboard for children, so parents need to keep the youngsters entertained. The cruises offer a great way to experience life on the river without the stress of a tight schedule.

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With AmaWaterways, you have the option of exploring Europe's amazing sights like the locals do. AmaWaterways was the first river cruise line to carry an entire fleet of complimentary bicycles on board, so you can experience biking alongside enchanting riverside pathways and in city centers. Whether you feel like joining one of their exclusive guided bike tours, or want to go discover on your own, there are many ways for you to explore on two wheels during your cruise.

The beauty of Europe doesn't just lie in its architecture and landmarks & there are also breathtaking things to be seen when you venture out into nature. That's why AmaWaterways designed special guided hikes that will take you a bit off the beaten path in some very beautiful destinations like the Wachau Valley. These unique, active tour options are included in the cruise fare so that you have more choices when it comes to how you prefer to explore.

The AmaWaterways Difference

A proactive, personalized approach to exceeding expectations is a hallmark of the AmaWaterways experience. Since they have a higher staff-to-guest ratio (1 staff member for every 3 guests) on their ships, their team can fully dedicate themselves to providing each of their guests with the highest level of service.

From the time you book your cruise to the time you board your flight home, you will be treated to an exceptional hospitality experience. At AmaWaterways, they only hire the best of the best. Each member of their crew whether it's a stateroom steward or a Cruise Manager is an expertly-trained professional with a passion for what they do and a commitment to excellence. AmaWaterways considers their guests part of the family, and they work hard to make sure you feel that way the entire time you're onboard. What's more, you'll have the same highly-trained Cruise Manager during both your cruise and land program.

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With AmaWaterways, you have the option of exploring Europe’s amazing sights like the locals do. AmaWaterways was the first river cruise line to carry an entire fleet of complimentary bicycles on board, so you can experience biking alongside enchanting riverside pathways and in city centers. Whether you feel like joining one of their exclusive guided bike tours, or want to go discover on your own, there are many ways for you to explore on two wheels during your cruise.

The beauty of Europe doesn’t just lie in its architecture and landmarks – there are also breathtaking things to be seen when you venture out into nature. That’s why AmaWaterways designed special guided hikes that will take you a bit off the beaten path in some very beautiful destinations like the Wachau Valley. These unique, active tour options are included in the cruise fare so that you have more choices when it comes to how you prefer to explore.

Multiple Fine Dining Venues

AmaWaterways was invited to be a member of La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs – a prestigious international culinary society – and with good reason. Their expert chefs craft menus that feature exquisite, locally-inspired cuisine as well as traditional Western offerings. AmaWaterways is the only river cruise line that has The Chef’s Table, an intimate specialty restaurant where you can watch the chef prepare a lavish dinner right in front of you. Each meal is specially paired with premium local reds and whites from Europe’s renowned wine regions, with new selections each night. There’s also sparkling wine and fresh juice with breakfast, menu service during lunch, as well as delicious tapas and snacks in the Main Lounge between meals. All onboard dining, as well as unlimited wine and beer with lunch and dinner, is included so you can indulge whenever and however you’d like.

Luxurious Onboard Amenities

With fewer guests on board, AmaWaterways have space for luxurious amenities. Relax with a massage after a day of exploring, stay in shape with the fitness room and watch castles go by while enjoying a cocktail and taking a dip in the sun deck pool with a swim-up bar.

While on your cruise, you’ll want to share the pictures you take of everything you see and do. And, you also want to stay in touch with your friends and family back home. That’s why free internet access and Wi-Fi is provided when you’re aboard. Your stateroom also has a computer that you can use in case you didn’t bring your mobile device, or just want to sit down at a desk to surf the web.

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Port of Call: Siem Reap, Kampong Cham, Ankgor Ban, Oknhatey Village, Phnom Penh, Oudong, Kampong-tralach, Phnom Penh, Border Crossing, Tan Chau, Sa Dec, Cai Be, My Tho, Ho Chi Minh City (View Itinerary)

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Your Amawaterways Package Includes:

• Beer, wine and soft drinks at lunch, dinner and happy hour, sparkling wine at breakfast, along with tea, gourmet coffee and bottled water
• At least one complimentary shore excursion in every port (all excursions included on voyages in Africa)
• Special events, such as dinner in a castle
• Bikes for passenger use
• Wellness classes
• Specialty restaurants
• Complimentary entertainment on-demand in staterooms and suites

It does not include travel protection, personal expenses, gratuities, optional shore excursions or additional alcoholic beverages.

AmaWaterways' Health & Safety Protocols allow you and your loved ones to cruise with the ultimate safety.

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Departing From: My Tho

Port of Call: Ho Chi Minh City, My Tho, Cai Be, Sa Dec, Tan Chau, Border Crossing, Phnom Penh, Oudong, Kampong-tralach, Phnom Penh, Oknhatey Village, Ankgor Ban, Kampong Cham, Kampong Cham, Siem Reap (View Itinerary)

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9 NIGHT ORIENT FAR EAST Cruise Tour

Duration: 9 nights

9 Night Orient Far East Cruise Tour

$1,898.

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Departing From: Ho Chi Minh City

Port of Call: Ho Chi Minh City, , My Tho, Cai Be, Sa Dec, Tan Chau, Border Crossing, Phnom Penh, Oudong, Kampong-tralach, Phnom Penh, Oknhatey Village, Ankgor Ban, Kampong Cham, Kampong Cham, Siem Reap (View Itinerary)

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as little as $222.00/night

Port of Call: Siem Reap, Kampong Cham, Ankgor Ban, Oknhatey Village, Phnom Penh, Oudong, Kampong-tralach, Phnom Penh, Border Crossing, Tan Chau, Sa Dec, Cai Be, My Tho, Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City (View Itinerary)

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Immerse yourself in the beauty of the southeast Asia aboard AmaDara.

AmaDara is one of the newest additions to the award-winning AmaWaterway’s fleet. A 124-guest capacity ship, she is spacious, elegant and provides a fantastic base from which to enjoy a cruise on the famous Mekong River .

Mekong River Cruises on AmaDara

Based in southeast Asia, AmaDara is highly recommended if you are looking for a luxury river ship on which to explore Vietnam, Cambodia and the Mekong River. AmaWaterways’ offers a collection of 10-night Mekong River cruises on AmaDara throughout the year.

Departing from Siem Reap in northwestern Cambodia, Ama’s Mekong itinerary takes in number of southeast Asia’s highlights, including an overnight stay in Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh before disembarking in magical Ho Chi Minh City .

Throughout your journey you will be given the opportunity to enjoy a variety of life-enriching tours and daily excursions. From the Killing Fields in Phnom Penh to the Buddhist Monastery in Oudong , each trip ashore has expertly planned to ensure you get the maximum out of your time in the region.

Mekong River cruises with AmaWaterways include flights, transfers and a complimentary 2-night hotel stay.

AmaDara Ship Accommodation and Facilities

As is customary with AmaWaterways, the accommodation and facilities aboard AmaDara are fantastic. Featuring a combination of Luxury Suites (452 square feet), Suites (334 square feet) and Standard Staterooms, all of AmaDara’s accommodation categories feature a French Balcony and a full-size, step-out balcony.

Every grade of suite and stateroom comes equipped with everything you need to ensure a comfortable river cruise experience, including a bathroom (with a shower), a comfortable sitting area, a writing desk and a safe. Luxury Suites include a larger sitting area, a full size sofa and a bathroom with a separate bath/shower.

Dining on the AmaDara primarily takes place in the main dining room, although an alternative venue is also available and serves a great combination of Asia and Western specialities. All of the meals served onboard AmaDara are prepared by local chefs using fresh, regionally-sourced ingredients.

When not visiting an exciting port of call or relaxing in the cosy confines of your suite or stateroom, you can enjoy a selection of the facilities AmaDara has to offer. These include a swimming pool, a menu of pampering options (provided by the in-house beauty team) and regular entertainment by way of musical performances, educational seminars and theme dinners.

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In-room temperature control Cozy sitting area; Suites and Luxury Suites feature a larger sitting area Deluxe hotel-style bedding; Luxury Suites feature a king-sized bed Spacious bathrooms with showers; Suites feature both a shower and separate tub Writing desk, mini-bar, safe, bathrobe and slippers, in-house telephone and hairdryer Flat-panel screen featuring an in-house movie channel Complimentary bottled water replenished daily

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AmaDara RIVER CRUISE SHIP

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• Built in Vietnam
• Length 302 ft.
• Width 46 ft.
• Staterooms 62
• Passengers 124
• Registry Vietnam

Enjoy panoramic views and plenty of fresh air in our lavish twin-balcony staterooms that feature both a French balcony and an outside balcony.

Savor regionally inspired cuisine as well as traditional favorites at a variety of dining venues, like the Main Restaurant and The Chef’s Table.

Meet fellow travelers in Saigon Lounge, enjoy a drink at the bar or soak in the passing scenery. The ship features convenient interior access as well as air conditioning in hallways, restaurants and lounges.

Soak up some rays or take a dip in our refreshing pool on your way to the next exotic stop on your cruise.

After a marvelous day of immersive shore excursions, return to the ship and treat yourself to a bit of pampering with a visit to one of three onboard spas.

Are you looking for a way to stay fit on holiday? Hit the treadmill or lift some weights while cruising from one destination to the next.

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Cruise Ship Review: AmaWaterways AmaDara

Amadara sets sail for history, culture, and wonder..

Story and photography by Michel Verdure

There is always a heightened level of anticipation and excitement on an inaugural cruise. In this case, the new ship in town is AmaDara .

AmaWaterways began its Mekong River adventures with La Marguerite in 2007 followed by AmaLotu s in 2011. Now, the river cruise line has taken its new ships to another level of quality, comfort, and amenities. AmaDara was constructed with the goal of being a luxurious oasis for travels along the Mekong, and has indeed succeeded in this quest.

Onboard Spaces

The redesigned layout of AmaWaterways’ new ships features the public areas and sundeck in the forward part of the ship, allowing for better viewing of the river. There’s a lovely breeze on the sundeck, where guests can cool off in the pool, relax on a lounge chair, or enjoy comfortable shaded seating. Enjoy a drink at the full bar while watching the scenery that the Mekong offers. It’s the best place to enjoy the sunrise and sunset.

The Saigon Lounge, where all pre-excursion meetings, events, and entertainment take place, features beautiful wooden floors and Asian-inspired furnishings. Seating is very comfortable, and there is a full bar where the drink of the day is featured during the pre-dinner socializing. There is a constant supply of coffee, tea, chilled water, iced tea, cookies, and fruit in this room, along with pastries for early risers.

Additional amenities include three spa treatment rooms, with a good menu of spa choices that are reasonably priced by American standards. One of the rooms is equipped with two tables for a couples massage. There is also a fitness room with a treadmill, elliptical machine, stationary bicycle, and weights. A hair salon is available for a wash and blow out, but services are limited to that. Onboard laundry services are available for a fee.

Three categories of accommodations include 48 staterooms, 12 suites, and two luxury suites. All are spacious and feature twin French and outside balconies. Staterooms and suites are very quiet because they’re completely separate from the public spaces, and this ship does not travel at night, so engine noise does not affect quality of sleep either.

All rooms have excellent storage and closet space, beds are cleverly designed to house your suitcases beneath them, and the mattress is exceptionally comfortable. All bathrooms are comfortable in space with well-designed storage, which allows for a truly relaxing environment free of clutter.

In addition, each room features hardwood floors and beautifully appointed fixtures, a flat-screen television with a selection of movies, a telephone, and Wi-Fi; although Internet access can be unreliable on the river, the upside is that it is free of charge.

Asian Epicure

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served at the Mekong Restaurant, which is very comfortable and with enough seating for every passenger. Breakfast features a soup (pho) that is authentic to the region and eaten by locals for any meal of the day. There’s also a wide array of fresh fruits, yogurt, hot food stations, omelets and eggs, and fragrant fresh breads and pastries. Lunch is always generous with a variety of local food as well and international cuisine. There’s a buffet lunch as well as a menu with varying daily selections.

Mekong Restaurant serves a sit-down dinner with a different menu each night. The chef prepares a wide variety of options with the focus on local fare. For example, there are evenings devoted entirely to the foods of Cambodia and Vietnam. The wait staff is extremely professional, efficient, and attentive and the food is consistently fantastic. Wine, beer, and soft drinks are complimentary with meals, and full bar service is available at a reasonable price.

In addition, Fusion Restaurant, an alternate dining option for dinner that’s located on Deck 2 at the aft of the ship, is quite an upscale venue. With a focus on high-end gourmet Asian cuisine, the atmosphere is very intimate, with panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows as the rear wall. There is limited seating, so you must request a reservation ahead of time. Also of interest is the fact that the galley for Fusion is located within the restaurant, complete with large viewing windows so guests can watch the chefs at work preparing the meals. The menu is superb, varies daily, and offers a choice of two entrées as part of five courses.

On Shore Adventure Awaits

The staff and tour guides go out of their way to make sure your experience on shore leads to a true understanding of life in Cambodia and Vietnam. If you sign up for the pre- or post-cruise options, your cruise manager is with you from start to finish, which is a unique and special feature. The tour guides are from the area, are very well informed, and have excellent English skills.

AmaDara ’s Mekong River cruise starts in Siem Reap, Cambodia, home of the famous Temple complex of Angkor Wat, which dates to the 12th century and is the oldest religious monument in the world. Most tourists view the temple at sunrise, and crowds are most pronounced in the early-morning hours, but it is overwhelmingly beautiful any time of day. You do feel as if you are on a movie set, and I had to remind myself repeatedly that this temple is an authentic and amazing piece of Khmer history.

While in Cambodia we also visited the capital city of Phnom Penh, where our tour guide introduced us to the darker side of Cambodian history, which I found extremely meaningful. Here, we visited a Cambodian detention center known as S21 genocide museum, as well as one of the killing fields. It would be difficult to understand Cambodian culture without this exposure.

In contrast, the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda are absolutely beautiful and a pleasure to tour. The Royal Palace is a building complex that serves as the royal residence of the king of Cambodia. The Silver Pagoda, located within the complex, is named for the 5,000 silver tiles that comprise the floor, and houses a Buddha made from pure gold with 2,086 diamonds.

Likewise, the Oudong Monastery, known a Vipassana Dhura, is a beautiful temple atop a hill where we received a blessing ceremony from several Buddhist monks. At one time, this campus housed many temples, buildings, and stupas, but after destruction from the battles against the Khmer Rouge, Vipassana Dhura is the primary one remaining. Beautiful both inside and out, I took my time admiring the interior artwork as well as the landscaping.

In Vietnam, we visited the village of Tan Chau, located on Evergreen Island, where we spent the morning on a walking tour, visiting a local home, and observing a mat-weaving factory. It was such a pleasure to be welcomed by the friendly locals in a setting not frequented by tourists. We got in deep at the riverside market in Sa Dec where people shop daily for their meals. We were amazed by the variety of fresh foods offered by the vendors, and the busy hive of activity is exciting to watch.

Cai Be is another authentic village where we learned about the age-old art of making coconut candies and rice paper, sampled snake whiskey, and perused the market for souvenirs.

Finally, we arrive in Ho Chi Min City, an exciting city to visit with highlights that include the Cathedral Notre Dame, the Ben Thanh Market, the Presidential Palace, and the War Remnants Museum. The covered market is huge with vast aisles of colorful wares and food, where you can barter for great deals on souvenirs, jewelry, clothing, and fabrics. From a historical standpoint, we were able to appreciate the history of the Vietnam War in the galleries of the museum, which was truly a moving experience.

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It’s All in the Family

The greatest amenity of all on an AmaWaterways ship is the quality of the staff, and AmaDara is exceptional. From the hotel and cruise managers, to the wait staff and housekeeping, everyone is attentive and professional.

As a previous traveler with AmaWaterways, I am impressed by the amount of thought and effort that goes into continually evolving its ships. AmaDara is a truly pleasing way of experiencing the wonders of Vietnam and Cambodia. However, the reason for continuing to travel with AmaWaterways goes far beyond the structure of the ship.

You are family when aboard any of its vessels, and that’s how the staff refers to you. When treated with this level of respect, graciousness, and attention to the slightest detail in order to make you happy, the voyage is as big a part of your trip as the destination.

Photos: Michel Verdure

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The brand-new 124-passenger AmaDara (2015) features Luxury Suites (452 sq. ft.), Suites (334 sq. ft.) and spacious standard staterooms (226 sq. ft.), all of which have private Twin Balconies (French Balcony plus a full size step-out balcony). The ship’s elegant public areas include two stylish restaurants serving delicious cuisine, an inviting lounge, a fitness room, hair salon, massage rooms, and a refreshing Sun Deck swimming pool.

• Year Entered Service 2015-01-01
• Total Passengers 124
• Total Crew 50
• Tonnage 302

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